The guanosine triphosphate (GTP) cap that is added to the 5´ end of primary mRNA
A) contains all the coding and noncoding sequences of the DNA template.
B) provides the mRNA molecule with a poly A tail.
C) facilitates the binding of mRNA to ribosomes.
D) forms hydrogen bonds.
E) helps transfer amino acids to the ribosomes.

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The GTP cap facilitates the binding of mRNA to ribosomes, allowing for translation to occur.

The Guanosine Triphosphate (GTP) Cap That Is Added to the 5´